Costa Rica eSIM
from £5.99 / plan
San José, Manuel Antonio, Arenal volcano and biodiversity with a Costa Rica eSIM. Good 4G/5G coverage. Instant delivery, no roaming charges.
What you get with an eSIM for Costa Rica
Coverage & Networks
4G/LTE and 5G via Kolbi (ICE), Claro and Movistar — Good in San José and main tourist areas including Arenal and Manuel Antonio. Remote Corcovado National Park interior and Osa Peninsula have limited coverage.
How much data do I need?
We recommend 3 GB for this destination — plenty for navigation, social media and the occasional video call.
Installation & activation
Install the eSIM at home over Wi-Fi — takes under two minutes. Activate mobile data on arrival. Your primary SIM and number stay active, so calls and WhatsApp work as normal.
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Keep your number
Use the eSIM for data only
Fixed data price
Avoid expensive roaming charges
Earn 10% back
Travel credit on your next purchase
Common questions about your Costa Rica eSIM
Your plan activates automatically the first time your phone connects to a local network at your destination. There is nothing to switch on manually — just turn off aeroplane mode on arrival.
Yes. Vyroam eSIMs are data-only — your primary SIM and phone number stay completely active for calls, SMS, and WhatsApp. You use the Vyroam eSIM for data and your regular SIM for everything else.
Most iPhones from XS onwards and many modern Android devices (Samsung Galaxy S21+, Google Pixel 3+) support eSIM. Check Settings → Mobile Data on iPhone or Settings → Connections → SIM Manager on Android and look for an Add eSIM option.
Top-up is not currently available. If you run out of data, you can purchase a new plan from the Vyroam app or website — it will be delivered to your inbox instantly.